Choose The Walking Trade
Choose The Walking Trade if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. The Walking Trade launched in 2026.
The Walking Trade vs Fraud Simulator
The Walking Trade and Fraud Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam. The Walking Trade is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fraud Simulator has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fraud Simulator
Choose Fraud Simulator if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Multi-player, DualShock Controller Support, and DualSense Controller Support.
Both The Walking Trade and Fraud Simulator sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Walking Trade |  Fraud Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | — |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88% positive (740 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Microwave Games | 1 Day Development |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- The Walking Trade is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fraud Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
The Walking Trade vs Fraud Simulator — FAQ
- Are The Walking Trade and Fraud Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does The Walking Trade have multiplayer like Fraud Simulator?
- No. Fraud Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while The Walking Trade is listed as single-player only.
- Does The Walking Trade run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Walking Trade is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fraud Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.